NOVEL NON-INVASIVE BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL MARKERS AND TRACERS MONITORING DEVICE IN BLOOD INCLUDING GLUCOSE MONITORING USING ADAPTIVE RF CIRCUITS AND ANTENNA DESIGN

The device measures glucose concentration in blood without any extraction of blood. The device is a non-invasive method for measuring glucose Radio Frequency and Antenna Circuits and Systems. The device is a wearable device that can non-invasively measure blood glucose levels in an instantaneous manner and continuous manner. 1. A Monitoring Device comprising: a body area network operably coupled to a plurality of device antenna arrays; the body area network comprised of a plurality of sensors and the plurality of device antenna arrays comprise a plurality of circular antenna arrays; each circular antenna array comprises a first set of antenna arrays that operate at a mm-wave range and a second set of antenna arrays operates at a microwave range; at least two antenna elements are placed symmetrically opposite on a circular circumference of the device at a microwave range; the plurality of device antenna arrays further comprises a filter element and a coupler including a functionality sensitive to a medium.2. The Monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of circular antenna arrays is arranged in circular fashion; the plurality of device antenna arrays further comprises an array of loop antennas at a UHF range; the plurality of device antenna arrays includes at least four circular antenna arrays operating at about 60 GHz and operably coupled to a waveguide based feeding network; the plurality of device antenna arrays comprises at least three elements allowing for at least 8 antenna arrays to wrap around an anatomical limb.3. The Monitoring device of claim 2 , wherein a spacing between the at least three elements of the plurality of device antenna arrays is about a half wavelength enabling a beam directivity of at least 31.55 dBi.4. The Monitoring device of claim 3 , wherein the antenna arrays operate at mm-wave and each antenna array operates at a different channel within the mm-wave.5. The Monitoring device of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of device ...

ANTENNA DESIGN FOR BIOMARKER MONITORING AND METHODS OF USE

Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for an Antenna Design for Biomarker Monitoring.

Systems and methods for reconfigurable filtenna

Embodiments relate to systems and methods for a frequency reconfigurable filtenna system. Implementations incorporate a reconfigurable band-pass filter within the feeding line of an antenna structure. The combination of the filter and the antenna may be referred to as a “filtenna”. Implementations integrate both the band-pass filter and the antenna within the same substrate, permitting easier, more efficient and more compact integration in the transceiver hardware. Moreover, by using this configuration, the biasing of the switching elements are not present in the radiating plane of the antenna. This reduces the negative effect of the biasing lines on the antenna radiation performance, as we!! as provides a tunable filtered antenna radiation characteristic.

Dual-matrix composite embedded conductors and deployable structures

An antenna having a body that includes a plurality of rigid sections separated by a plurality of flexible sections and at least one conductor attached to the rigid and flexible sections. The flexible sections forming hinges that connect rigid sections together to permit the body to be configured into a conical configuration from a substantially flat trapezoid configuration.

3D printed miniaturized quadrifilar helix antenna

The present invention provides an antenna miniaturized topology that is based on the implementation of a conductive loading on a quadrifilar helix antenna. This may be achieved by connecting the tip of the four helical arms to end members which may be circular planar conductors. The miniaturization of the antenna may be further enhanced by incorporating a dielectric material in the space between the four arms.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECONFIGURABLE FILTENNA

Embodiments relate to systems and methods for a frequency reconfigurable filtenna system. Implementations incorporate a reconfigurable band-pass filter within the feeding line of an antenna structure. The combination of the filter and the antenna may be referred to as a filtenna. Implementations integrate both the band-pass filter and the antenna within the same substrate, permitting easier, more efficient and more compact integration in the transceiver hardware. Moreover, by using this configuration, the biasing of the switching elements are not present in the radiating plane of the antenna. This reduces the negative effect of the biasing lines on the antenna radiation performance, as we!! as provides a tunable filtered antenna radiation characteristic.

Rapid design of deployable antennas for CubeSats

A system and method for designing an antenna wherein a plurality of antenna designs are visually compared using performance metric plots that distinguish between geometries that meet all requirements and designs that do not.

Antenna design for biomarker monitoring and methods of use

Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for an Antenna Design for Biomarker Monitoring.

ANTENNA DESIGN FOR BIOMARKER MONITORING AND METHODS OF USE

Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for an Antenna Design for Biomarker Monitoring. 1. A sensor composed of an antenna to non-invasively detect the concentration of biomarkers comprising:a first slotted arch and a second slotted arch disposed on a substrate, wherein the first slotted arch and the second slotted arch are not directly connected through slots;the first slotted arch corresponds to the shape of the deep palmar arch, and the second slotted arch corresponds to the shape of superficial palmar arch;the first slotted arch includes at least two slotted main branches that are connected by a λ-slotted branch, wherein a first slotted main branch includes a single slot branch and a Y-shaped branch and the second slotted main branch includes a W-shaped branch, all of which corresponds to the dorsal metacarpal veins or the palmar digital arteries;the second slotted arch includes at least four single slots that correspond to the palmar digital arteries; andthe antenna transmits electromagnetic waves into human tissues in areas in close proximity to the main palmar veins in order to better monitor and detect the variation of the concentration of the biomarker.2. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a spirally shaped feeding transmission line with three turns in a spiral configuration that are positioned on the bottom layer of the substrate such that the transmission line is separated from the sensing surface.3. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein the substrate is a flexible dielectric substrate.4. The sensor of claim 3 , wherein the antenna resonates when it is loaded with a human tissue to increase its sensitivity to the variation of the biomarkers.5. The sensor of claim 4 , wherein the antenna is operational at multiple frequencies within the microwave region ranging between about 500 MHz and about 3 GHz.6. The sensor of claim 5 , wherein the substrate includes a thickness between about 0.45 mm and about 0.54 mm; and a Dielectric εbetween about 2. ...

Rapid Design of Deployable Antennas for CubeSats

A system and method for designing an antenna wherein a plurality of antenna designs are visually compared using performance metric plots that distinguish between geometries that meet all requirements and designs that do not.

Antenna array or group of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulation and methods of use

Provided herein are systems, methods, and devices for antenna arrays or sets of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulation, and methods of use.

Ultra-low power multi-power mode address detector for combined RF charging and wakeup and methods of use

A multi-power mode ultra-low power address detector for a radio frequency (RF) wake-up receiver is provided herein. The address detector is implemented when the device needs to be charged and waken up in a combined manner. The method includes a set of components to process complex address waveforms. The address includes a preamble composed of pulses having a particular width, a bit pattern followed by digital pulse width modulation (PWM) modulation.

Biomarker monitoring sensor and methods of use

Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for a Biomarker sensor.

ANTENNA ARRAY OR A GROUP OF ANTENNA ELEMENTS FOR BIOMARKER MONITORING, NERVE STIMULATIONS & METHODS OF USE

Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses an antenna array or a group of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulations, and methods of use. 1. A sensor to non-invasively detect the concentration of biomarkers comprising: an antenna array that are biologically configured to the arteries and veins , or nerves in a specific location of the human body; wherein the array antenna array comprises a first slotted arch and a second slotted arch; the first slotted arch and the second slotted arch are directly connected through a top slot; wherein the first slotted arch corresponds to the shape of the Peroneal venae comites , and the second slotted arch corresponds to the shape of Posterior tibial venae comites; the first slotted arch includes a long slotted main branch connected to a distal curvilinear branch; the long slotted main branch connects to the top slot , wherein the top slot is a substantially V-shape; the second slotted arch includes a second long main branch that correspond to the Posterior tibial venae comites or the anterior tibial venae comites; the second long main branch includes a second distal curved branch; and antenna array transmits electromagnetic waves into human tissues in areas in close proximity to the veins in order to monitor and detect the variation of the concentration of the blood constituents.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the distal curvilinear branch includes an angle of curvature between about 55 degrees and about 120 degrees.3. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein the first slotted arch is the Peroneal venae comites slot including a length of about 25 mm and a slot width between about 0.5 mm and about 1 mm.4. The sensor of claim 3 , wherein the second slotted branch is the Posterior tibial venae comites slot including a length of about 21 mm and a slot width between about 0.5 mm and about 1 mm.5. The sensor of claim 4 , wherein the antenna array includes a dielectric constant εabout 2.99.6. The sensor of claim 1 ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECONFIGURABLE FILTENNA

Embodiments relate to systems and methods for a frequency reconfigurable filtenna system. Implementations incorporate a reconfigurable band-pass filter within the feeding line of an antenna structure. The combination of the filter and the antenna may be referred to as a “filtenna”. Implementations integrate both the band-pass filter and the antenna within the same substrate, permitting easier, more efficient and more compact integration in the transceiver hardware. Moreover, by using this configuration, the biasing of the switching elements are not present in the radiating plane of the antenna. This reduces the negative effect of the biasing lines on the antenna radiation performance, as we!! as provides a tunable filtered antenna radiation characteristic. 1. A reconfigurable filtering antenna (filtenna) structure , comprising: a first port to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal and a biasing DC signal, and', 'a varactor, incorporated within a slot in the filter structure; and, 'a reconfigurable band-limited filter, the reconfigurable band-limted filter comprising-'}an antenna element, operatively integrated with the reconfigurable band-limited filter, wherein a band-limited operation of the antenna element is reconfigurable based on the biasing signal applied to the varactor.2. The filtenna structure of claim 1 , wherein the reconfigurable band-limted filter is integrally formed on a same substrate as the antenna structure.3. The filtenna structure of claim 2 , wherein the slot comprises a hexagonal slot.4. The filtenna structure of claim 3 , wherein the varactor is grounded to a ground connection of the substrate.5. The filtenna structure of claim 4 , wherein the reconfigurable band-limted filter is incorporated on a microstrip feeding line of the antenna structure.6. The filtenna structure of claim 5 , wherein the hexagonal slot is formed in the microstrip feeding line as part of the reconfigurable band-pass filter.7. The filtenna structure of claim 6 , wherein ...

3D Printed Miniaturized Quadrifilar Helix Antenna

The present invention provides an antenna miniaturized topology that is based on the implementation of a conductive loading on a quadrifilar helix antenna. This may be achieved by connecting the tip of the four helical arms to end members which may be circular planar conductors. The miniaturization of the antenna may be further enhanced by incorporating a dielectric material in the space between the four arms. 1. A quadrifilar helix antenna comprising:a plurality of arms each having a first end and an opposingly located second end;a ground plane;a plurality of conductive members; andeach second end of an arm connected to a conductive member.2. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said conductive members are planar disks.3. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said arms are connected to said planar disks at the center of said disks.4. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said arms are connected to said planar disks at a position offset from the center of the disk.5. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said arms are connected to the edges of said planar disks.6. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said ground plane is conical in shape.7. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said arms define an interior space and a dielectric material is located in said interior space.8. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said dielectric material forms a housing.9. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said housing is comprised of panels.10. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said panels form inner and outer walls.11. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said walls form a stepped configuration.12. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein each of said arms and conductive members have a non-conductive substrate and a conductive outer layer.13. The quadrifilar helix antenna of wherein said outer conductive layer is an adhesive copper wrapping having a thickness at least ten times thicker than the copper skin depth at the antenna's resonant ...

Non-invasive biological, chemical markers and tracers monitoring device in blood including glucose monitoring using adaptive RF circuits and antenna design

The device measures glucose concentration in blood without any extraction of blood. The device is a non-invasive method for measuring glucose Radio Frequency and Antenna Circuits and Systems. The device is a wearable device that can non-invasively measure blood glucose levels in an instantaneous manner and continuous manner.

A non-invasive electromagnetic system for the diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo skin anomalies

An electromagnetic (EM)-based diagnostics and monitoring system and method for the non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo skin anomalies using lesion-optimized sensor system design and topology is disclosed herein. The system is characterized by several features that underline its optimality for adoption in skin cancer diagnosis within clinical settings, households, and on-field sites by integrating EM-based sensing for dermatology diagnostics. The combination of several sensor design decisions tailored for malignant lesion detection enhanced the sensitivity within the microwave frequency range.

Ultra-low-power multi-power-mode address detector for combined rf charging and wake-up and methods of use

A multi-power-mode ultra-low-power address detector for Radio Frequency (RF) wakeup receivers is provided herein. The address detector is implemented when combined charging and wake-up of a device is required. The method includes a set of components to process a complex address waveform. This address includes a preamble composed of a pulse with a specific width, followed by a digital Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modulated bit pattern.

Mechanically reconfigurable antenna based on moire patterns and methods of use

Disclosed herein are reconfigurable antennas based on moiré patterns with new actuation mechanisms to reduce their energy expenditure.

Rapid design of deployable antennas for cubesats

A system and method for designing an antenna wherein a plurality of antenna designs are visually compared using performance metric plots that distinguish between geometries that meet all requirements and designs that do not.

Biomarker monitoring sensor and methods of use

Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for a Biomarker sensor.

A non-invasive electromagnetic system for the diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo skin anomalies

An electromagnetic (EM)-based diagnostics and monitoring system and method for the non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo skin anomalies using lesion-optimized sensor system design and topology is disclosed herein. The system is characterized by several features that underline its optimality for adoption in skin cancer diagnosis within clinical settings, households, and on-field sites by integrating EM-based sensing for dermatology diagnostics. The combination of several sensor design decisions tailored for malignant lesion detection enhanced the sensitivity within the microwave frequency range.

Ultra-low-power multi-power-mode address detector for combined rf charging and wake-up and methods of use

A multi-power-mode ultra-low-power address detector for Radio Frequency (RF) wakeup receivers is provided herein. The address detector is implemented when combined charging and wake-up of a device is required. The method includes a set of components to process a complex address waveform. This address includes a preamble composed of a pulse with a specific width, followed by a digital Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modulated bit pattern.

Non-invasive electromagnetic system for the diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo skin anomalies using lesion-optimized sensor system design and topology

An electromagnetic (EM)-based diagnostics and monitoring system and method for the non-Invasive diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo Skin Anomalies Using Lesion-Optimized Sensor System Design and Topology is disclosed herein.

A non-invasive electromagnetic system for the diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo skin anomalies

An electromagnetic (EM)-based diagnostics and monitoring system and method for the non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo skin anomalies using lesion-optimized sensor system design and topology is disclosed herein. The system is characterized by several features that underline its optimality for adoption in skin cancer diagnosis within clinical settings, households, and on-field sites by integrating EM-based sensing for dermatology diagnostics. The combination of several sensor design decisions tailored for malignant lesion detection enhanced the sensitivity within the microwave frequency range.

Rapid design of deployable antennas for cubesats

A system and method for designing an antenna wherein a plurality of antenna designs are visually compared using performance metric plots that distinguish between geometries that meet all requirements and designs that do not.

An antenna array or a group of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulations & methods of use

An antenna array or a group of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulations & methods of use

Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses an antenna array or a group of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulations, and methods of use.

Antenna array or a group of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulations and methods of use

Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses an antenna array or a group of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulations, and methods of use.